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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.30, 26,954.24 and 6,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.30, 26,954.24 and 6,274.53 is: 9,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.30 : 26,954.24 = 6,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.30/26,954.24 = 6,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.30x = 26,954.24 × 6,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.30x = 169,125,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,125,156.13/17,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.09

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